What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Coordinator position at INW: Innovations in Nutrition + Wellness?
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the Planning team with daily ERP system transactions and updates
- Create, update, and maintain production-related records within the ERP system
- Assist with monitoring production schedules, job status, and material availability
- Review and maintain data accuracy for work orders, item records, inventory transactions, and scheduling information
- Help track and communicate schedule changes, shortages, and production priorities
- Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Warehouse, Quality, and Customer Service teams to gather and relay information
- Prepare and distribute planning reports, spreadsheets, and operational tracking documents
- Monitor open orders and assist with follow-up activities related to planning execution
- Assist with data cleanup, system audits, and process improvement initiatives
- Support planning meetings through documentation, reporting, and action item tracking
- Maintain organized electronic records and documentation
- Perform other administrative and operational support duties as assigned
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments
- Dependable and self-motivated with strong follow-through
- Comfortable learning and navigating ERP systems and operational software
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate degree or coursework in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred
- 1–3 years of administrative, customer service, operations support, or manufacturing support experience preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus, but not required
- ERP system experience is preferred, but not required
- Strong computer and data entry skills required
- Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment
- Naturally organized and process-oriented
- Comfortable handling repetitive system tasks with high accuracy
- Thrives in structured environments
- Positive attitude and willingness to support the broader team
- Eager to learn operational and supply chain processes
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability